Nisonger Study Participation Opportunities:

YAMO Study: A study evaluating an investigational medication to improve social communication and interactions in adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

You may be eligible to participate if you:

  • Are aged 12-21
  • Have an autism diagnosis

Contact: Ashauna Stevens at 614-366-9033 or ashauna.stevens@osumc.edu for more information.

MapLight Study: A study investigating a medicine to improve social communication in adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

You may be eligible to participate if you:

  • Are aged 12-45
  • Have an autism diagnosis
  • Have a caregiver or study partner willing to enroll

Contact: Arielle Mulligan at 614-688-3375 or arielle.mulligan@osumc.edu for more information.

Self-Report Version of the Nisonger Child Behavior Rating Form, 2nd edition.

We are seeking children/adolescents/young adults (12-21 years old) with intellectual disability who are willing to participate in the research and complete a newly developed short rating form about behavioral health and give their feedback about the rating form.

For more information, please click here or contact Minje Kim at kim.6887@osu.edu

Pediatric Psychopharmacology Research Unit Study Opportunities:

The Research Unit on Pediatric Psychopharmacology at the Nisonger Center is a group of professionals engaged in pharmacological, psychiatric, behavioral, nutritional, and alternative research in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and other childhood disorders.

For more information about our Research Team please click here

ResearchMatch

Research is a way to discover knowledge that can have a positive impact on the health of society. Researchers at The Ohio State University are looking for people of all ages and health conditions (including healthy volunteers).

Click here to register yourself and members of your family on the safe and secure NIH sponsored volunteer register known as ResearchMatch and make a difference in the future.

Parent and Therapist Implemented Reciprocal Imitation Training for Young Children with ASD

During this study, your child would receive 10 weeks of twice weekly therapy sessions using a play-based therapy technique called Reciprocal Imitation Training. A parent/guardian may also be asked to participate in sessions to learn how to use this therapy technique at home.

Click here for a flyer with additional information about eligibility and contact information for the study